Giosue' a Mare

Italy , Sorrento
META DI SORRENTO, Via A. Caruso, 2
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75 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Dallas

The room and the hotel were very clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. The shuttle services were very useful, especially when checking in and checking out with all of our luggage . The beach was our favorite as it wasn’t too busy and the water was great! The breakfast was actually really good. The restaurant food was okay, but not our favorite. The rooftop bar was great in the evening. Overall it was a good stay :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Amanda

The hotel was modern and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay! It’s right on the beach! The breakfast was wonderful as well.

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Patricia

The property is in prime location and the staff were lovely and the room was large and generous and with views that go on forever and are great to wake up to.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Lauren

We had an excursion planned and used the free hotel shuttle to get to the center of Sorrento. The excursion was from 5:30-730. The return shuttle we booked for 8:30. We called the hotel to find out the pick up location and was told we were not at the 7:30 pick up. We informed them we booked for 8:30 not 730. They lied and said we booked for 730. And there was nothing they could do about it. Cost us over $50 to get back.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Robert

Great location. Free pickup and drop off from the train station

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Agota

Nice little town with a lovely seaside hotel, it is a perfect starting point for daytrips. The hotel was clean, the staff was kind and helpful. The food was very delicious both at breakfast and in the restaurant.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

John

Nice breakfast, awesome location, super friendly front desk staff.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Magdalene

This beautiful hotel was located literally on the water. We were there off season (March) so we had the place to ourselves. We had a room for three people with a small balcony. It was perfect. We were there for 2 days. They offer pickup /dropoff from the train station. Breakfast is abundant. They also set up a day trip to Capri with a pick up at the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Eunice

The view from the room was amazing!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Sandra

Hotel was great - enjoyed the beach , bar , restaurant
Room , balcony
Rosa and other staff were great - friendly , informative
Liked being in Meta - easy to get into sorrento and take excursions

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

David

Beautiful hotel with private beach

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Danielle Elizabeth

Best thing about this property is that a local restaurant, Tico Tico, is within a short walking distance. My family and I did not feel very welcome here at this property. It is more for locals. The first day at the beach was horrible because the beach and the water were filthy. Granted that is beyond the hotel’s control, nevertheless our daughter even commented on the trash. If you want to have either a first line lounger and umbrella you have to pay 30 euro per person. 20 euro if you want second line on the beach. However, we noticed non-hotel individuals entering the ‘private beach’. The rooftop turns into a club on Wednesdays and Saturdays with very loud music. Also, the walls are paper thin, you can hear your neighbors. Our superior triple room was ‘tight’. Our queen bed was actually two twins put together. The food at the hotel was mediocre at best. When we arrived the two ladies at the front desk ignored us for about a good 10 minutes- one was on the phone and the other just sat there looking bored. It is hard to get to and you have to learn how to use the bus system, which luckily is easy to navigate and the best cost option. Taxis are ridiculously expensive. And most request cash payments. If you don’t have cash the drivers will gladly take you to an ATM. Sorrento was lovely and I wished we had stayed there instead.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Catherine

Great location and views. Staff lovely.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Tamara

Amazing hotel, great spot away from the bustle up on the hill. Very picturesque with amazing ocean views. Great onsite dining and views from cocktail bar at sunset are awesome. Room was clean and comfortable.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Emma

It was a nice hotel but staff weee rude and unhelpful apart from Anna on reception who was great at organising us a taxi.

The rooms are nice however the air conditioning didn’t work properly and there was zero sound proofing. We could hear the man next door snoring through the wall.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Luke

Property was in a beautiful spot. Right on the beach and the Seaview room was breathtaking. The restaurant downstairs has an amazing selection of seafood which we enjoyed. Everything was extremely clean and polished. There was a nice touch of being greeted by a staff member who brought our bags upstairs, opened our room and asked if we needed anything to settle in. The hotel’s shuttle bus service to Sorrento was helpful, and the fact the public bus stop is only a few minutes walk down the road was very convenient. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was there isn’t much in walking distance without waking up heaps of stairs and hills to get to the town centre, you need to get the bus. The price to and from the accomodation and Naples airport or train station was 160 euro and 230 euro… so organise the bus services as soon as possible! We would happily stay here again (and really look forward to it).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Catherine Helen

We had a fantastic time in this hotel in April. Lovely private beach and great room with balcony. Most of all the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Francesca in particular helped sort all of our trips and queries before and during our stay. It is about 30 minutes from Sorrento centre and much quieter which we like, but transport links are excellent and very cheap. The hotel even provided some lifts for free. Highly recommend it and will likely return ourselves in busier season.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Kimberly

We loved our stay. Easy train ride to Sorrento. Thanks to the staff for all their help.
Rosa thanks for the rides to the train.
Everyone was great!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Samantha

The ocean view from the balcony, and especially the sunsets, are absolutely stunning. The restaurant was magnificent, from the warm and welcoming staff to the delicious, freshly caught seafood .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

noura

Everyone from this facility was very nice and helpful. From suggestions where to go and how to get there . The Bus to the train station or Sorrento was literally a 3 min walk. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious The free breakfast buffet was also fabulous with an option of a made to order omelette or eggs . The location was stunning over looking the ocean with a private beach. Free shuttle to the train station and Sorrento where as everyone else charges a fee. Very safe area. Definitely recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Martha

The room was oceanfront and very clean and roomy. They offered a free shuttle to downtown Sorrento. They have onsite valet parking but it's 15 euros surcharge, it was worth it. Breakfast was very nice also. I would stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

lisa

Hotel was beautiful the staff amazing breakfast really good the beach was great highly recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Richard

Front desk was excellent and extremely helpful. The food ok premises was great

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Liliane

We stayed 4 nights and had a sea view room which was wonderful to fall asleep to the waves crashing .We took in breathtaking sunsets from our balcony!Our room was bright ,cheery ,quiet and very relaxing.The hot buffet breakfast was very delicious with many items to choose from and located in an area where one could sit back with coffee and enjoy the sea views .The kitchen staff and chefs were pleasant and kind and great cooks! .The hotel staff Francesca was a delight to work with! She organized our tour ,pick ups ,and gave us valuable information for sightseeing also.We explored Meta and ate the best pastry, considered the best pastry in the world ! We agree! The hotel offers free shuttles to Sorrento .The hotel was the perfect place to be by the ocean and to take the tours to the Amalfi coast and Capri.My husband and I would stay definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Joshua

Beautiful rooms, beautiful view of the bay.

Great service, very clean and modern rooms with high amounts of new technology (power curtains, modern AC, multiple lighting types on separate circuits, etc)

Wonderful stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

william

Amalfi

Great staff, friendly, very clean, excellent location to Serrento.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Christa

If I could give more stars I would!

This property is stunning! Exceptionally clean and bright.
What sets this property apart are the staff. Honestly, when I say they go above and beyond it’s a service like nothing I’ve experienced in my life. Traveling from Canada and this being my first time in Italy, the staff did so much to support us.

I recommend this hotel with certainty and conviction!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

David

Excelente

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

veronica

The staff was amazing at this gorgeous hotel!! So friendly and helpful! The suggestion of Tiko Tiko for supper was exceptional. We enjoyed a very relaxed Italian dinner and were amazed at the locals who dined near us and showed so much compassion and love for one another!! We had had the wonderful pastas, the steak (which was cooked to perfection), the profiteroles (a MUST have) and the lambursco! The amazing breakfast at the hotel each morning was divine! The staff parks your car for you and then gets it out each time you need it. The view from our room was so beautiful, especially at sunset! We will go back again!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

joseph

Excellent location along the beautiful cliffs. The women at the front desk were extremely pleasant and very helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Jennifer

Beautiful spot right on the ocean with great views. The room itself was perfect and cozy with a balcony overlooking the water. It was a little more of a secluded area which kept it quiet, to get to town a bus was right at the bottom of the hill. There was a couple restaurants close by at the bottom of the hill as well if you didn’t want to go to town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Terry

From the friendly staff to the beautiful view in the room of the beach from the balcony, this was a lovely hotel. The breakfast was amazing. Pastries galore, eggs, cappuccino on the terrace overlooking the water. Made to order omelets by the chef. Absolutely wonderful stay. I would totally recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2024

Daniel

Overall good hotel, only issue was there was a wedding on one of the nights we were there and the reception was held above our room. All night the music was bumping through the walls and ceiling, plates smashing, footsteps/jumping& dancing etc. other than that the staff was Excellent very kind and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Kevin J.

We loved our stay here. From the second the staff checked us in, the staff was very friendly, the food for dinner was delicious all three nights, and they helped us schedule two excursions to Amalfi/Positano and Capri. Great experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Theresa

This was the perfect hotel to end our 2 week long Italy vacation. It is perfectly peaceful and an amazing reprieve from busy tourist cities. The bus stop is just down the street from the hotel and is an easy 20 minute bus ride to Sorrento. The sea-view room is worth the upgrade and the room itself was very cute and clean. The hotel restaurant was one of our favorite meals the entire trip and we very affordable. Very much recommend this sweet hotel in the sweet town of Meta.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Andrea

What an AMAZING hotel! I plan on staying here anytime I go to the Amalfi Coast area! Out of all of the hotels we stayed at, including the Grand Hotel Cocumella this is by FAR the best! You are close enough to stay here and do a day trip to Sorrento and take the ferry to Positano or Amalfi. The breakfast and dinners are amazing, the easy access to the private beach and the perfect place to swim in the ocean. I would give them 10 stars if I could! The staff is incredible too!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Alba

The private beach is a dream ! No other place around has the private and sandy coast . They can get you to any other beach around with tours . The breakfast is superb!! I will definitely go back to this place and recommend to everyone!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Colin

Amazing location.

Beautiful

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2024

Marija

Right on the beach

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Palonsky

The staff was soo attentive with our needs and questions, they help with transportation taking us to the train station for all our transfers for the excursions. The hotel was clean, the food was great and the beach was fenomenal after a day of walking go the the beach was the best, they closed at 7 but the beach next door is open til late. Thanks soo much to everyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Brian Martin

Very supportive and helpful, met every demand! Breakfast was great and close to own beach and things to do on site or down the hill. Loved distance to Naples airport and Sorrento. Italian drivers and the the airport are another story haha. We loved the hotel and its employees and restaurant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Michael

Lovely location next to the sea - great accommodations with a pleasant and helpful staff - highly recommend!

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2024

shabnam

Extremely old and the safe in the room working , and they wouldn’t do anything about it , food wasn’t good at all

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Trip with friends

Very nice hotel in a secluded spot. Got its own beach but you get kicked off by 7pm.
Some nice restaurants within walking distance, and a 2 euro bus ride from the centre of Sorrento.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2024

Stephen

Room with a View

Room was a bit small but the view was terrific

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Loren

Hidden gem in Sorrento! The room was beautiful and the restaurant had an incredible ocean view

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2024

Arihant

Good experience

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Bettina

Outstanding hotel

This recently renovated boutique hotel in a wonderful location overlooking the sea has friendly and efficient service and is spotless with an excellent restaurant with superb dining

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Daryoush

Fantastic holiday

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

ilda

Beautiful property

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Jason

We enjoyed staying at the property. The view was amazing. The train station and bus stops are walking distance from the hotel. We would consider staying here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Rose

Lovely hotel!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2023

Ralph

Amazing reception service and very comfortable

Amazing service from the receptionists - never experienced such attention, even before we arrived. Hotel was great, located on the sea front in a very calm area.

The only negative side is that they seemed to cater for some coach groups which made the breakfast room and restaurant feel more like a cafeteria rather than a high quality cosy place. However, not very far away, less than a 10 minute walk were the most amazing restaurants on the edge of the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2023

Rubi

Wonderful!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2023

Brianna

We're typically easy-going people who don't complain but trust me when I say not, DO NOT stay here. My boyfriend and stayed here for 3 nights and all 3 of those nights were awful. The location is inconvenient and it takes you at least 20 mins via bus to get into the main part of Sorrento.

The first night we got there, they tried to put us in a room that was not what we paid for. This room was right next to the main road going in and of the area. The amount of honking and road noise is a lot. The room smelt like mildew and there were a number of spiders in the room. You could also hear a ton of noise from the kitchen staff at ALL hours of the night- they were incredibly inconsiderate.

2nd night: we got moved into a new room- we thought it was going to be great until we got home from our day out and realized they were hosting a private wedding event on the rooftop RIGHT above our room. Not only was it really loud, it lasted until past midnight. We were not warned about this at all. We also now couldn't use the rooftop bar as it was reserved for only wedding guests- that was one of the main reasons we booked the place.

They have essentially no allergen friendly items for breakfast (we are dairy-free) and we had to pay $150 to a transfer from the airport back to the hotel which is outrageous.

The hotel and Expedia wouldn't compensate us for any of our stay- we're pretty disappointed in both parties.

Save yourself and stay somewhere else. I would never recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2023

Monica

Loved the seaside room and beach. Accommodating staff. Make sure you have plug that works. Three different kinds. Only one that fit our adapter was in bathroom.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Kariman

Loved it!

If you get to meta train station there are shuttles there to take you to the hotel for 4 euros very convenient. Instead of walking all the way down with luggage. We figured out that you cant use apps for taxi. Also there is an elevator that we didnt know of until the day we left lol. Starts from the top where the bus stop is to the bottom.
Since we had to take the bus when we were leaving early check out day.
The staff was very nice! One day we had a tour and we needed a taxi to the meeting point, we were running late the older lady with glasses i didnt get her name she was amazing and got us a taxi right away!
We had a room with a balcony and the view was amazing. They are super into conserving and eco friendly cause the air is controlled so if you put it down it will go up.
The beach is not much private so yes locals do come but we didnt mind.
Breakfast was definitely worth it! Restaurant food was delish and the waiter was super friendly, nice and had the best recommendations!
Also fireworks at night one night which i loved and the beautiful sunsets!
Overall would definitely come here again for another vacation!
Thank you once again to every at this property!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2023

Samer

Its a nice bouquet hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

Constantine

Staff was very nice and helpful
Ana was a 5star Host

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2023

Julia

Hotel is kids and dogs friendly. It a nice place for the price. However. If you looking for a quit place forget about it. Dogs and kids will start in the morning. But overall a nice hotel, friendly stuff.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2023

Dixon

Pictures on it's website don't tell the whole story.
Looks nice , unique location , very few hotels in the area actually on the beach .We had a small room but adequate for our use , just .
It claims a \"private beach\" but it is operated as a Lido and charges guests along with the general public 20euros for 1 umbrella 2 Chaise . however it is ideal for small children as the area protected by the breakwater remains fairly shallow and not subject too much wave action .
There is a \"Sky bar\" , night time patio , on the roof , 3 floors above reception . it has a tendency to loud dance music . In our 9 night stay there were several nights it did not appear to operate, but when it does depending on the clientele , it can go on until well past midnight . Breakfast ,7am -10am ,was in the sea level restaurant , great view whether it be sunrise or sunset . Had a good selection of foods , however the \"hot\" selection was always less than lukewarm ,good staff .
Dinner , we always showed at 8pm , reasonable prices ,good menu selection . avoid the 9euro bottle of red wine.
Being at the bottom of a cliff ,to go anywhere(other than the beach) you have to get to the top . choices local bus , hotel shuttle, taxi , pickup from the adventure you're engaged in or walk . Best option for a SELF guided day trip , hotel shuttle to the train station 2euro pax then train to Sorrento (adult single 1:40 euro) return trip 2:80 .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Gonzalo

Very cute hotel

Only one night. Beautiful views of sunset from out bedroom. Clean with all we wanted. AC and hood wifi. Nice bathrooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2023

Angela

Excellent front desk and restaurant service. Very friendly. Located right on the sea, very safe even in the evenings for a stroll and a gelato. Lots of dining options in the area. Very family oriented at the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Terri-Kate

Loved our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Elaine

Great beach of Sorrento peninsula. Fabulous restaurant and very friendly gracious service. Very clean property. Modern and hi tech in room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Hayden

Great view and easy access to their great restaurant!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Darielle

I will never forget staying here! The staff was so helpful and friendly. The location was to die for. Absolutely stunning. I wish we could have stayed a week! The view is so gorgeous off the balcony. We rented chairs right on the water on the beach of the hotel and it was so private and gorgeous. The dining was great and it was perfect. Highly recommend staying here in Meta, the hotel beach can't be beat along the Sorrento coast. It's also away from Sorrento so you get a cozier feel. The beds were a little too firm but that seems to be pretty common in all the hotels we stayed at in Europe. I did find a comforter that was soft the last day, in the closet and that would have been lovely to use. We can't wait to go back and easily swim in the Med again! Thank you to the entire hotel staff!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Delbert

Wonderful find! We want to. Come back!

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Christina

Over the top customer service !!! The front desk was extremely helpful and friendly. The restaurant on the property was incredible and also had great service. The location was great with its private beach and beautiful surroundings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Deborah

Great first night in Italy!

Not easy to find using Apple Maps, suggest Google maps which got us to door. Francesca was very helpful. We enjoyed beach bar and the restaurant. Hint: let staff park car in underground hotel garage. The drive is extremely steep.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2023

Dorothy

We enjoyed our time by the gorgeous sea at this full service hotel. It has been thoughtfully updated with a clean white and grey palette. The bathroom fixtures are nice and new, but the shower glass needs to be grouted so it doesn’t leak water all over the floor. The breakfast is fantastic! The dinners a la carte are good, but the evening after pasqua, we felt the waiter pushed us to order what had been overstock. It wasn’t great.
We should have had pizza two nights in a row instead.
The hotel has a convenient location to ferries to islands such as Capri which was a great day trip. The area around the hotel felt safe for walking and we chatted with friendly locals. Unfortunately, the elevator was out of order and the stairs were quite tall and challenging. Otherwise, the value was good and I’d stay again. Loved the room service and valet parking.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2023

Jasmin

Was really nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2022

Paul

The Giosue a Mare is a beautiful little spot, the rooms are adequate, the staff are certainly the highlight as this is a family run hotel. The scenery around the hotel is tranquil and nice, the rooms were a bit dated, but I think the overall value is there. No pool, your sorta landlocked as to where you can go and Meta is no where close to Naples as indicated in the maps of the area. It cost us 150.00 euros to get there by taxi from the train station.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2022

Lauretta

The hotel itself is amazing. We traveled in October which the season is closed so the restaurant was only open for breakfast not dinner. The private beach was also closed. There is a public beach 2 minute walk which is nice. You do have to pay for that beach. Nowhere was that information noted during time of booking. Getting from Meta train to hotel was an 18 minute walk with suitcases. No taxis at train station and hotel couldn’t accommodate transportation. Bus was available but would not stop since we had luggage.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2022

Katrina

This was a great stop. You have to pay extra for the beach access (EU20) but it was very relaxing and water was warm - lots of sea glass! We enjoyed seeing the cruise ships come in and getting to swim in such hot weather!

Leisure Partner